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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 452.40 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 452.40 and 187.98 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 452.40 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/452.40 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 452.40 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 85,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042.15/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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