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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.05, 451.37 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.05, 451.37 and 196.03 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.05 : 451.37 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.05/451.37 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.05x = 451.37 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.05x = 88,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,482.06/327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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