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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 459.03 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 459.03 and 185.25 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 459.03 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/459.03 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 459.03 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 85,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,035.31/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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