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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 453.93 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 453.93 and 189.06 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 453.93 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/453.93 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 453.93 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 85,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820.01/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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