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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 452.25 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 452.25 and 196.86 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 452.25 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/452.25 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 452.25 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 89,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,031.63/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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