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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 452.30 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 452.30 and 187.80 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 452.30 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/452.30 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 452.30 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 84,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,941.94/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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