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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 489.03 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 489.03 and 188.91 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 489.03 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/489.03 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 489.03 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 92,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,382.66/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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