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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 450.58 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 450.58 and 195.62 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 450.58 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/450.58 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 450.58 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 88,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,142.46/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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