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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 450.02 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 450.02 and 186.24 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 450.02 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/450.02 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 450.02 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 83,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,811.72/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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