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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 451.46 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 451.46 and 187.25 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 451.46 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/451.46 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 451.46 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 84,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,537.48/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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