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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 450.26 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 450.26 and 186.39 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 450.26 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/450.26 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 450.26 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 83,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,923.03/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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