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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 450.86 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 450.86 and 186.82 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 450.86 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/450.86 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 450.86 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 84,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,229.64/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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