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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.85, 486.99 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.85, 486.99 and 188.01 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.85 : 486.99 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.85/486.99 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.85x = 486.99 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.85x = 91,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,558.99/324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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