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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 452.40 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 452.40 and 187.92 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 452.40 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/452.40 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 452.40 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 85,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,015.01/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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