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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.75 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.75 and 187.48 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.75 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.75 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.75 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 84,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,692.49/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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