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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 450.02 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 450.02 and 195.16 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 450.02 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/450.02 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 450.02 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 87,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,825.90/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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