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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.85, 487.14 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.85, 487.14 and 187.66 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.85 : 487.14 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.85/487.14 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.85x = 487.14 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.85x = 91,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416.69/324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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