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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.13, 452.82 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.13, 452.82 and 188.26 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 452.82 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/452.82 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 452.82 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 85,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,250.01/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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