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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.08 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.08 and 188.80 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.08 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.08 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.08 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 92,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,147.46/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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