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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 452.56 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 452.56 and 196.92 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 452.56 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/452.56 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 452.56 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 89,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,117.62/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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