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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 451.24 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 451.24 and 187.13 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 451.24 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/451.24 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 451.24 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 84,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,439.61/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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