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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 452.06 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 452.06 and 187.72 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 452.06 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/452.06 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 452.06 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 84,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,860.70/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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