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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 453.93 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 453.93 and 189.05 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 453.93 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/453.93 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 453.93 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 85,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,816.10/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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