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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 450.04 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 450.04 and 195.16 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 450.04 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/450.04 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 450.04 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 87,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,829.81/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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