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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 453.68 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 453.68 and 197.76 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 453.68 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/453.68 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 453.68 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 89,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,719.76/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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