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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 451.77 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 451.77 and 187.49 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 451.77 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/451.77 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 451.77 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 84,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700.10/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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