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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 450.96 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 450.96 and 188.75 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 450.96 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/450.96 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 450.96 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 85,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,117.76/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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