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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 450.78 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 450.78 and 195.59 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 450.78 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/450.78 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 450.78 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 88,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,168.06/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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