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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.29 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.29 and 195.97 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.29 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.29 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.29 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 88,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,439.30/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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