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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 451.02 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 451.02 and 186.94 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 451.02 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/451.02 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 451.02 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 84,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,313.68/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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