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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 451.39 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 451.39 and 187.23 is: 258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 451.39 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/451.39 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 451.39 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 84,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,513.75/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.35

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