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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 450.36 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 450.36 and 195.27 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 450.36 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/450.36 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 450.36 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 87,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,940.82/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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