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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 452.21 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 452.21 and 196.77 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 452.21 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/452.21 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 452.21 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 88,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,980.38/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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