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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 449.50 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 449.50 and 187.75 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 449.50 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/449.50 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 449.50 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 84,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,392.69/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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