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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 485.37 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 485.37 and 186.75 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 485.37 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/485.37 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 485.37 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 90,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,642.85/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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