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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 450.23 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 450.23 and 186.32 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 450.23 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/450.23 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 450.23 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 83,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,887.05/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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