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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 446.76 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 446.76 and 192.86 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 446.76 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/446.76 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 446.76 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 86,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,162.13/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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