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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 451.26 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 451.26 and 196.08 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 451.26 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/451.26 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 451.26 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 88,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483.06/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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