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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 450.54 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 450.54 and 195.50 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 450.54 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/450.54 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 450.54 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 88,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,078.32/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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