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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 449.70 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 449.70 and 186.02 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 449.70 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/449.70 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 449.70 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 83,650.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650.95/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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