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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.21 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.21 and 198.14 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.21 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.21 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.21 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 89,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,994.40/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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