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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 451.68 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 451.68 and 196.19 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 451.68 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/451.68 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 451.68 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 88,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,615.10/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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