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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 451.14 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 451.14 and 187.04 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 451.14 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/451.14 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 451.14 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 84,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,381.23/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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