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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 486.14 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 486.14 and 126.50 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 486.14 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/486.14 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 486.14 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 61,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493.65/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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