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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 451.97 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 451.97 and 189.54 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 451.97 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/451.97 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 451.97 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 85,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,666.39/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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