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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.25, 451.61 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.25, 451.61 and 187.32 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.25 : 451.61 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.25/451.61 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.25x = 451.61 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.25x = 84,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,595.59/327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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