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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 451.46 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 451.46 and 192.56 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 451.46 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/451.46 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 451.46 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 86,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,935.55/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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