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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.35 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.35 and 188.82 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.35 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.35 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.35 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 92,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,209.77/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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