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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 487.54 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 487.54 and 188.08 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 487.54 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/487.54 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 487.54 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 91,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,696.80/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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