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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 453.77 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 453.77 and 188.97 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 453.77 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/453.77 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 453.77 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 85,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746.98/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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