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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 451.74 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 451.74 and 196.41 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 451.74 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/451.74 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 451.74 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 88,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,726.25/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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