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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 451.88 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 451.88 and 187.54 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 451.88 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/451.88 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 451.88 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 84,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,744.21/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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