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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 487.02 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 487.02 and 194.60 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 487.02 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/487.02 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 487.02 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 94,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,774.09/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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