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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.57, 449.28 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.57, 449.28 and 185.69 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.57 : 449.28 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.57/449.28 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.57x = 449.28 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.57x = 83,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,426.66/325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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