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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 453.21 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 453.21 and 190.42 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 453.21 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/453.21 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 453.21 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 86,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,300.25/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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