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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 487.70 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 487.70 and 187.70 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 487.70 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/487.70 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 487.70 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 91,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,541.29/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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