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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 488.16 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 488.16 and 187.92 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 488.16 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/488.16 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 488.16 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 91,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,735.03/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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