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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 446.87 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 446.87 and 192.76 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 446.87 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/446.87 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 446.87 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 86,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,138.66/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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