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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.14 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.14 and 195.95 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.14 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.14 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.14 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 88,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,401.28/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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