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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 453.83 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 453.83 and 188.98 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 453.83 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/453.83 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 453.83 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 85,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,764.79/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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