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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 452.68 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 452.68 and 188.14 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 452.68 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/452.68 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 452.68 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 85,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,167.22/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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