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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 450.84 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 450.84 and 195.76 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 450.84 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/450.84 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 450.84 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 88,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,256.44/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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