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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 454.08 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 454.08 and 189.16 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 454.08 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/454.08 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 454.08 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 85,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893.77/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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