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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 453.51 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 453.51 and 188.74 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 453.51 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/453.51 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 453.51 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 85,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,592.27/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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