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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 452.37 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 452.37 and 196.78 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 452.37 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/452.37 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 452.37 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 89,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,017.37/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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