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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 449.69 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 449.69 and 186.02 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 449.69 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/449.69 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 449.69 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 83,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,651.33/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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