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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 450.84 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 450.84 and 186.84 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 450.84 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/450.84 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 450.84 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 84,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,234.95/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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