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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 487.87 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 487.87 and 195.12 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 487.87 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/487.87 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 487.87 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 95,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,190.76/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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