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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 488.78 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 488.78 and 188.88 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 488.78 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/488.78 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 488.78 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 92,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,320.77/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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