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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 486.84 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 486.84 and 194.60 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 486.84 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/486.84 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 486.84 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 94,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,741.01/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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