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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 451.88 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 451.88 and 187.60 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 451.88 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/451.88 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 451.88 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 84,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,772.69/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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