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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 487.98 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 487.98 and 188.40 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 487.98 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/487.98 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 487.98 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 91,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,935.43/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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