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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 451.49 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 451.49 and 194.37 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 451.49 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/451.49 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 451.49 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 87,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,756.11/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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