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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 451.56 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 451.56 and 189.28 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 451.56 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/451.56 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 451.56 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 85,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,471.28/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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