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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 453.37 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 453.37 and 190.50 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 453.37 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/453.37 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 453.37 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 86,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,366.99/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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