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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 488.27 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 488.27 and 195.69 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 488.27 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/488.27 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 488.27 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 95,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,549.56/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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