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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.88 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.88 and 188.24 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.88 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.88 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.88 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 91,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,838.53/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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