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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 451.80 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 451.80 and 194.69 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 451.80 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/451.80 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 451.80 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 87,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,962.07/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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