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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 453.96 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 453.96 and 189.10 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 453.96 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/453.96 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 453.96 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 85,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.57/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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