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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 451.27 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 451.27 and 187.13 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 451.27 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/451.27 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 451.27 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 84,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,446.82/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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