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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 449.72 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 449.72 and 186.01 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 449.72 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/449.72 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 449.72 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 83,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650.36/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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