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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 452.39 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 452.39 and 195.01 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 452.39 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/452.39 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 452.39 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 88,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,218.47/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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