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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.09, 487.80 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.09, 487.80 and 186.58 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.09 : 487.80 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.09/487.80 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.09x = 487.80 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.09x = 91,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,012.50/325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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