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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 447.91 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 447.91 and 191.86 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 447.91 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/447.91 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 447.91 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 85,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,936.93/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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