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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 452.24 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 452.24 and 187.81 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 452.24 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/452.24 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 452.24 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 84,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,935.24/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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