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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452.06 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452.06 and 196.62 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452.06 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452.06 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452.06 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 88,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,884.04/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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