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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 448.54 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 448.54 and 185.14 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 448.54 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/448.54 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 448.54 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 83,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,042.70/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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