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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.13, 486.19 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.13, 486.19 and 96.13 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.13 : 486.19 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.13/486.19 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.13x = 486.19 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.13x = 46,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,737.44/324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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