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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 451.98 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 451.98 and 196.60 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 451.98 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/451.98 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 451.98 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 88,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860.26/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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