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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.94 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 446.94 and 192.78 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 446.94 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/446.94 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 446.94 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 86,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,161.09/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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