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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 486.81 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 486.81 and 187.51 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 486.81 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/486.81 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 486.81 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 91,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,281.74/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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