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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 451.41 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 451.41 and 187.29 is: 258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 451.41 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/451.41 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 451.41 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 84,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,546.18/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.44

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