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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 487.13 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 487.13 and 187.94 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 487.13 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/487.13 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 487.13 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 91,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,547.84/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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