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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.97, 449.81 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.97, 449.81 and 186.09 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.97 : 449.81 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.97/449.81 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.97x = 449.81 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.97x = 83,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,701.96/325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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