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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 451.19 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 451.19 and 187.08 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 451.19 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/451.19 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 451.19 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 84,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,407.69/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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