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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 449.02 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 449.02 and 185.51 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 449.02 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/449.02 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 449.02 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 83,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,294.82/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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