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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 453.71 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 453.71 and 188.91 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 453.71 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/453.71 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 453.71 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 85,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,710.83/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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