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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.89, 452.47 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.89, 452.47 and 187.91 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.89 : 452.47 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.89/452.47 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.89x = 452.47 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.89x = 85,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,021.61/327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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