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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 453.86 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 453.86 and 189.02 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 453.86 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/453.86 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 453.86 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 85,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,786.82/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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