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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 451.38 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 451.38 and 195.97 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 451.38 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/451.38 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 451.38 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 88,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,456.94/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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