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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 489.05 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 489.05 and 194.36 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 489.05 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/489.05 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 489.05 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 95,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,051.76/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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