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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 454.15 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 454.15 and 189.26 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 454.15 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/454.15 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 454.15 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 85,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,949.69/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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