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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 450.11 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 450.11 and 186.28 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 450.11 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/450.11 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 450.11 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 83,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,846.49/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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