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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 453.83 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 453.83 and 189.01 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 453.83 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/453.83 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 453.83 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 85,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777.75/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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