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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 450.66 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 450.66 and 188.56 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 450.66 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/450.66 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 450.66 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 84,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,976.45/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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