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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 452.13 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 452.13 and 196.74 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 452.13 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/452.13 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 452.13 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 88,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,951.07/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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