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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 451.61 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 451.61 and 194.49 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 451.61 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/451.61 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 451.61 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 87,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,832.66/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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