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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 452.46 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 452.46 and 196.90 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 452.46 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/452.46 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 452.46 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 89,089.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,089.37/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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