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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 450.94 and 186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 450.94 and 186.95 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 450.94 = 186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/450.94 = 186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 450.94 × 186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 84,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,303.23/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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