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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.96 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.96 and 189.15 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.96 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.96 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.96 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 92,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,485.84/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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