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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 452.56 and 197.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 452.56 and 197.00 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 452.56 = 197.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/452.56 = 197.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 452.56 × 197.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 89,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,151.07/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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