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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 487.44 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 487.44 and 188.50 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 487.44 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/487.44 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 487.44 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 91,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,882.44/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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