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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452.15 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452.15 and 187.76 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452.15 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452.15 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452.15 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 84,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,894.75/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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