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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.34 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.34 and 196.04 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.34 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.34 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.34 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 88,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,481.58/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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