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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.79 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.79 and 188.29 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.79 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.79 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.79 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 85,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,255.83/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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