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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.75, 449.42 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.75, 449.42 and 185.77 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 449.42 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/449.42 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 449.42 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 83,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,488.69/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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