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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.05 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.05 and 196.57 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.05 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.05 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.05 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 88,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857.21/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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