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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487.86 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487.86 and 188.26 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487.86 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487.86 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487.86 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 91,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,844.52/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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