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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 452.93 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 452.93 and 188.37 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 452.93 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/452.93 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 452.93 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 85,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317.48/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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