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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.26 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.26 and 196.35 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.26 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.26 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.26 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 89,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,193.95/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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