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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 453.65 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 453.65 and 188.85 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 453.65 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/453.65 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 453.65 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 85,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,671.80/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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