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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 452.21 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 452.21 and 194.99 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 452.21 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/452.21 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 452.21 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 88,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173.19/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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