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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 452.55 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 452.55 and 197.02 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 452.55 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/452.55 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 452.55 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 89,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,161.40/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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