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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 450.09 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 450.09 and 186.26 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 450.09 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/450.09 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 450.09 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 83,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,834.89/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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