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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 453.82 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 453.82 and 189 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 453.82 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/453.82 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 453.82 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 85,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771.98/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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