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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 486.98 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 486.98 and 194.92 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 486.98 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/486.98 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 486.98 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 94,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,922.14/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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