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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.63 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.63 and 189.29 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.63 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.63 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.63 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 85,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,488.10/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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