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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.73, 447.96 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.73, 447.96 and 193.51 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.73 : 447.96 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.73/447.96 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.73x = 447.96 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.73x = 86,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,684.74/324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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