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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 450.96 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 450.96 and 195.82 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 450.96 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/450.96 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 450.96 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 88,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,306.99/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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