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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.89, 452.51 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.89, 452.51 and 196.90 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.89 : 452.51 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.89/452.51 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.89x = 452.51 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.89x = 89,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,099.22/327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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