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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 451.14 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 451.14 and 195.90 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 451.14 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/451.14 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 451.14 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 88,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,378.33/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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