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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 452.61 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 452.61 and 195.09 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 452.61 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/452.61 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 452.61 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 88,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298.71/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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