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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 485.66 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 485.66 and 195.25 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 485.66 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/485.66 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 485.66 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 94,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,825.12/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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