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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 453.47 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 453.47 and 188.73 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 453.47 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/453.47 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 453.47 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 85,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,583.39/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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