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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.78 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.78 and 186.04 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.78 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.78 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.78 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 83,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,674.82/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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