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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.03, 454.02 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.03, 454.02 and 189.14 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.03 : 454.02 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.03/454.02 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.03x = 454.02 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.03x = 85,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,873.34/329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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