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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 453.70 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 453.70 and 197.82 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 453.70 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/453.70 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 453.70 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 89,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,750.93/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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