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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 450.89 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 450.89 and 186.83 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 450.89 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/450.89 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 450.89 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 84,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,240.78/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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