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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.78 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.78 and 195.76 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.78 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.78 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.78 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 95,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,683.57/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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