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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 452.92 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 452.92 and 188.38 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 452.92 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/452.92 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 452.92 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 85,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,321.07/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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