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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.80 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.80 and 186.07 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.80 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.80 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.80 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 83,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,694.75/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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