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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 454.02 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 454.02 and 197.92 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 454.02 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/454.02 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 454.02 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 89,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,859.64/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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