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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 450.62 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 450.62 and 195.63 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 450.62 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/450.62 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 450.62 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 88,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,153.22/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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