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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 452.38 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 452.38 and 187.96 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 452.38 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/452.38 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 452.38 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 85,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029.34/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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