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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.66 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.66 and 196.30 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.66 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.66 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.66 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 88,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,661.67/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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