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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 485.06 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 485.06 and 193.39 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 485.06 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/485.06 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 485.06 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 93,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,803.57/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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