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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.76 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.76 and 188.20 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.76 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.76 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.76 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 91,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796.10/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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