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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 487.45 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 487.45 and 188.46 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 487.45 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/487.45 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 487.45 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 91,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,865.06/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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