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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.34 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.34 and 188.35 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.34 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.34 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.34 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 91,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,976.40/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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