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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 452.28 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 452.28 and 187.87 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 452.28 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/452.28 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 452.28 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 84,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,970.27/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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