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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 450.27 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 450.27 and 195.53 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 450.27 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/450.27 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 450.27 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 88,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,039.04/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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