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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 451.48 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 451.48 and 187.30 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 451.48 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/451.48 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 451.48 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 84,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,562.20/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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