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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.15, 449.96 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.15, 449.96 and 186.27 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.15 : 449.96 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.15/449.96 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.15x = 449.96 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.15x = 83,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,813.12/326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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