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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 489.11 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 489.11 and 187.45 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 489.11 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/489.11 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 489.11 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 91,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,683.67/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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