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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 485.49 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 485.49 and 193.73 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 485.49 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/485.49 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 485.49 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 94,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.55/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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