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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 449.74 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 449.74 and 186.08 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 449.74 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/449.74 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 449.74 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 83,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,687.62/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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