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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 446.79 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 446.79 and 192.81 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 446.79 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/446.79 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 446.79 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 86,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,145.58/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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