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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 487.29 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 487.29 and 195.74 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 487.29 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/487.29 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 487.29 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 95,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,382.14/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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