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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.71 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.71 and 188.16 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.71 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.71 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.71 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 85,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,181.44/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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