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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 453.80 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 453.80 and 189.01 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 453.80 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/453.80 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 453.80 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 85,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770.47/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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