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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.86 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.86 and 192.55 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.86 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.86 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.86 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 86,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,427.03/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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