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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 451.41 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 451.41 and 187.21 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 451.41 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/451.41 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 451.41 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 84,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,508.47/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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