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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 451.38 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 451.38 and 194.35 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 451.38 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/451.38 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 451.38 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 87,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,725.70/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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