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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 449.71 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 449.71 and 185.99 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 449.71 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/449.71 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 449.71 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 83,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642.22/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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