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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 450 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 450 and 195.17 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 450 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/450 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 450 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 87,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,826.50/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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