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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 450.03 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 450.03 and 195.08 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 450.03 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/450.03 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 450.03 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 87,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,791.85/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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