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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.65 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.65 and 188.87 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.65 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.65 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.65 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 85,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,677.66/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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