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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 452.16 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 452.16 and 196.74 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 452.16 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/452.16 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 452.16 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 88,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,957.96/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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