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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 450.42 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 450.42 and 195.41 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 450.42 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/450.42 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 450.42 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 88,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.32/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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