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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 451.79 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 451.79 and 196.49 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 451.79 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/451.79 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 451.79 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 88,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,768.98/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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