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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 454.15 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 454.15 and 189.24 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 454.15 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/454.15 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 454.15 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 85,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.35/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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