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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 453.98 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 453.98 and 189.10 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 453.98 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/453.98 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 453.98 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 85,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,847.62/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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