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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 486.96 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 486.96 and 195.32 is: 292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 486.96 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/486.96 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 486.96 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 95,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,113.03/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.29

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