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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 453.26 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 453.26 and 186.64 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 453.26 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/453.26 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 453.26 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 84,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,595.25/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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