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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 450.56 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 450.56 and 195.50 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 450.56 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/450.56 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 450.56 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 88,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,084.48/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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