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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 485.08 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 485.08 and 186.59 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 485.08 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/485.08 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 485.08 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 90,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,511.82/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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