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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 486.17 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 486.17 and 195 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 486.17 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/486.17 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 486.17 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 94,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,803.15/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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