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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 449.61 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 449.61 and 185.92 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 449.61 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/449.61 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 449.61 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 83,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,591.49/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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