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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.11 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.11 and 195.87 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.11 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.11 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.11 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 88,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,358.92/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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