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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 451.23 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 451.23 and 187.12 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 451.23 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/451.23 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 451.23 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 84,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,434.16/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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