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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 459.01 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 459.01 and 185.26 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 459.01 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/459.01 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 459.01 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 85,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034.58/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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