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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 453.60 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 453.60 and 195.93 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 453.60 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/453.60 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 453.60 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 88,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,873.85/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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