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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 451.73 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 451.73 and 196.44 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 451.73 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/451.73 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 451.73 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 88,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,736.86/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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