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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 447.16 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 447.16 and 193 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 447.16 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/447.16 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 447.16 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 86,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,301.88/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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