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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 488.85 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 488.85 and 187.18 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 488.85 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/488.85 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 488.85 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 91,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,502.94/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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