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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 450.27 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 450.27 and 195.34 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 450.27 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/450.27 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 450.27 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 87,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,954.62/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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