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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 451.17 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 451.17 and 187.06 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 451.17 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/451.17 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 451.17 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 84,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,395.86/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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