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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 449.87 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 449.87 and 186.12 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 449.87 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/449.87 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 449.87 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 83,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,727.14/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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