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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 453.70 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 453.70 and 188.96 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 453.70 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/453.70 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 453.70 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 85,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,730.87/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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