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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 451.87 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 451.87 and 185.72 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 451.87 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/451.87 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 451.87 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 83,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,920.86/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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