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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 449.34 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 449.34 and 185.77 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 449.34 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/449.34 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 449.34 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 83,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,473.89/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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