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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 488.18 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 488.18 and 186.83 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 488.18 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/488.18 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 488.18 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 91,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,206.67/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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