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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 451.83 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 451.83 and 194.55 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 451.83 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/451.83 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 451.83 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 87,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,903.53/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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