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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486.11 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 486.11 and 138.94 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 486.11 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/486.11 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 486.11 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 67,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,540.12/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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