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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 451.97 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 451.97 and 196.51 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 451.97 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/451.97 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 451.97 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 88,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,813.38/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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