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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 452.63 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 452.63 and 188.13 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 452.63 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/452.63 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 452.63 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 85,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150.08/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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