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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.43, 451.86 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.43, 451.86 and 187.53 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.43 : 451.86 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.43/451.86 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.43x = 451.86 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.43x = 84,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,738.90/327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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