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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 486.76 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 486.76 and 194.55 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 486.76 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/486.76 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 486.76 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 94,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695.75/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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