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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 451.75 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 451.75 and 187.47 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 451.75 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/451.75 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 451.75 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 84,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,689.10/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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