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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 486.88 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 486.88 and 194.94 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 486.88 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/486.88 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 486.88 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 94,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,911.90/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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