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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 451.62 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 451.62 and 187.40 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 451.62 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/451.62 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 451.62 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 84,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633.59/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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