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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 451.49 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 451.49 and 187.34 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 451.49 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/451.49 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 451.49 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 84,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,578.94/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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