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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.54 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.54 and 187.76 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.54 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.54 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.54 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 84,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,405.63/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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