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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.04 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.04 and 188.56 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.04 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.04 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.04 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 92,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,024.82/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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