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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 451.16 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 451.16 and 195.92 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 451.16 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/451.16 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 451.16 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 88,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,391.27/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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