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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 451.33 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 451.33 and 187.27 is: 258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 451.33 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/451.33 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 451.33 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 84,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.57/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.35

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