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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 487.70 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 487.70 and 188.32 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 487.70 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/487.70 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 487.70 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 91,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,843.66/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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