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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 452.28 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 452.28 and 194.92 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 452.28 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/452.28 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 452.28 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 88,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,158.42/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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