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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 486.40 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 486.40 and 187.15 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 486.40 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/486.40 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 486.40 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 91,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,029.76/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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