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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 451.82 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 451.82 and 189.38 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 451.82 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/451.82 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 451.82 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 85,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,563.41/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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