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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 489.06 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 489.06 and 195.90 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 489.06 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/489.06 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 489.06 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 95,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,806.85/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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