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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 453.78 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 453.78 and 197.87 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 453.78 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/453.78 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 453.78 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 89,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,787.18/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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