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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 487.46 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 487.46 and 188.20 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 487.46 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/487.46 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 487.46 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 91,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,740.25/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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