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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 451.02 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 451.02 and 186.98 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 451.02 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/451.02 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 451.02 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 84,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.72/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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