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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 453.66 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 453.66 and 197.73 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 453.66 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/453.66 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 453.66 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 89,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,702.19/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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