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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 452.61 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 452.61 and 188.12 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 452.61 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/452.61 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 452.61 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 85,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,144.99/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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