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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 451.51 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 451.51 and 185.45 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 451.51 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/451.51 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 451.51 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 83,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,732.53/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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