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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 451.52 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 451.52 and 189.19 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 451.52 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/451.52 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 451.52 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 85,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,421.70/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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