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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.35 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.35 and 196.20 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.35 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.35 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.35 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 88,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,554.87/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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