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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 449.99 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 449.99 and 186.16 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 449.99 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/449.99 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 449.99 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 83,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,770.14/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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