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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 453.94 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 453.94 and 189.07 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 453.94 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/453.94 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 453.94 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 85,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,826.44/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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