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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 452.87 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 452.87 and 195.37 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 452.87 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/452.87 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 452.87 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 88,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,477.21/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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