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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.78 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.78 and 186.06 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.78 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.78 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.78 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 83,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,686.07/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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