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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 451.97 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 451.97 and 189.50 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 451.97 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/451.97 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 451.97 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 85,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,648.32/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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