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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 488.03 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 488.03 and 188.39 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 488.03 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/488.03 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 488.03 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 91,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,936.59/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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