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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 449.34 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 449.34 and 192.86 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 449.34 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/449.34 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 449.34 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 86,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,659.71/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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