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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 453.54 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 453.54 and 197.69 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 453.54 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/453.54 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 453.54 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 89,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,661.46/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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