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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 450.63 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 450.63 and 195.56 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 450.63 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/450.63 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 450.63 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 88,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,122.95/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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