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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 452.31 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 452.31 and 187.89 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 452.31 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/452.31 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 452.31 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 84,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,984.53/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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