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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 451.01 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 451.01 and 195.71 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 451.01 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/451.01 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 451.01 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 88,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,263.93/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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