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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 451.02 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 451.02 and 195.84 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 451.02 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/451.02 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 451.02 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 88,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,327.76/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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