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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.55, 452.02 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.55, 452.02 and 185.75 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.55 : 452.02 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.55/452.02 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.55x = 452.02 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.55x = 83,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,962.72/327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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