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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.69 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.69 and 188.89 is: 260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.69 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.69 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.69 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 85,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,696.37/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.66

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