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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 451.61 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 451.61 and 187.38 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 451.61 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/451.61 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 451.61 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 84,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,621.74/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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