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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 449.60 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 449.60 and 185.90 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 449.60 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/449.60 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 449.60 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 83,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,580.83/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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