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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.25, 445.92 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.25, 445.92 and 192.18 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 445.92 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/445.92 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 445.92 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 85,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,696.91/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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