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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 451.37 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 451.37 and 187.20 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 451.37 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/451.37 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 451.37 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 84,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,496.46/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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