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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 450.78 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 450.78 and 195.68 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 450.78 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/450.78 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 450.78 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 88,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,208.63/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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