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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.13, 448.72 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.13, 448.72 and 185.27 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 448.72 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/448.72 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 448.72 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 83,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,131.65/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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