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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 453.97 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 453.97 and 189.08 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 453.97 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/453.97 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 453.97 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 85,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,836.65/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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