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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 450.98 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 450.98 and 186.93 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 450.98 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/450.98 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 450.98 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 84,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299.44/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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