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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.48 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.48 and 186.53 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.48 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.48 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.48 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 84,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,027.10/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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