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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 452.26 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 452.26 and 187.87 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 452.26 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/452.26 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 452.26 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 84,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,966.09/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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