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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.93, 449.76 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.93, 449.76 and 186.04 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.93 : 449.76 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.93/449.76 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.93x = 449.76 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.93x = 83,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,673.35/325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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