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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 452.25 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 452.25 and 196.73 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 452.25 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/452.25 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 452.25 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 88,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,968.88/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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