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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.31 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.31 and 187.20 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.31 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.31 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.31 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 84,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,484.30/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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