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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.55 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.55 and 185.91 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.55 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.55 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.55 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 83,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,575.84/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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