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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 452.12 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 452.12 and 194.81 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 452.12 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/452.12 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 452.12 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 88,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,074.26/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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