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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 487.74 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 487.74 and 188.51 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 487.74 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/487.74 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 487.74 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 91,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,943.87/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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