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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 452.05 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 452.05 and 196.58 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 452.05 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/452.05 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 452.05 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 88,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,864.63/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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