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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 451.87 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 451.87 and 187.61 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 451.87 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/451.87 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 451.87 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 84,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,775.33/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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