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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 451.40 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 451.40 and 196.14 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 451.40 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/451.40 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 451.40 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 88,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,537.60/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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