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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 451.02 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 451.02 and 195.87 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 451.02 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/451.02 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 451.02 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 88,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,341.29/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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