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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.48 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.48 and 188.70 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.48 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.48 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.48 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 85,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571.68/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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