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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 449.53 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 449.53 and 199.74 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 449.53 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/449.53 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 449.53 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 89,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,789.12/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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