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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 452.04 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 452.04 and 196.56 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 452.04 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/452.04 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 452.04 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 88,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,852.98/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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