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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 453.54 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 453.54 and 188.76 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 453.54 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/453.54 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 453.54 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 85,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,607.96/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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