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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 451.17 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 451.17 and 196 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 451.17 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/451.17 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 451.17 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 88,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,429.32/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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