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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.85, 451.11 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.85, 451.11 and 195.94 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.85 : 451.11 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.85/451.11 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.85x = 451.11 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.85x = 88,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,390.49/326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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