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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.25, 451.63 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.25, 451.63 and 194.51 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.25 : 451.63 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.25/451.63 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.25x = 451.63 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.25x = 87,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,846.55/327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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