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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 450.40 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 450.40 and 195.47 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 450.40 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/450.40 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 450.40 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 88,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,039.69/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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