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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 453.27 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 453.27 and 188.60 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 453.27 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/453.27 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 453.27 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 85,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484.46/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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