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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.72 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.72 and 190.08 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.72 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.72 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.72 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 86,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,053.02/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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