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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.03, 454.16 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.03, 454.16 and 196.25 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.03 : 454.16 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.03/454.16 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.03x = 454.16 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.03x = 89,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,125.65/329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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