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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.35 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.35 and 187.19 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.35 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.35 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.35 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 84,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,488.21/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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