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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 452.41 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 452.41 and 187.96 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 452.41 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/452.41 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 452.41 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 85,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,032.72/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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