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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 452.06 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 452.06 and 196.66 is: 271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 452.06 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/452.06 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 452.06 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 88,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,902.12/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.31

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