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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 451.06 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 451.06 and 195.89 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 451.06 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/451.06 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 451.06 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 88,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,357.94/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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