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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 453.49 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 453.49 and 188.77 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 453.49 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/453.49 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 453.49 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 85,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,604.36/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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