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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 451.31 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 451.31 and 196.02 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 451.31 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/451.31 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 451.31 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 88,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,464.81/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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