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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 486.74 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 486.74 and 194.55 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 486.74 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/486.74 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 486.74 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 94,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,694.29/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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