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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.11, 454.12 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.11, 454.12 and 187.30 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.11 : 454.12 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.11/454.12 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.11x = 454.12 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.11x = 85,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,055.74/329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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