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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 451.43 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 451.43 and 187.23 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 451.43 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/451.43 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 451.43 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 84,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,521.24/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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