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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 486.39 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 486.39 and 188.18 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 486.39 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/486.39 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 486.39 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 91,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,530.79/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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