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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.06, 485.61 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.06, 485.61 and 194.13 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.06 : 485.61 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.06/485.61 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.06x = 485.61 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.06x = 94,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271.47/324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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