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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 452.58 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 452.58 and 195.19 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 452.58 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/452.58 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 452.58 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 88,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,339.09/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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