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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.54 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.54 and 202.89 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.54 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.54 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.54 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 91,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,611.22/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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