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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.23 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.23 and 187.08 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.23 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.23 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.23 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 84,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,416.81/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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