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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 449.08 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 449.08 and 192.62 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 449.08 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/449.08 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 449.08 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 86,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,502.43/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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