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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 454.21 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 454.21 and 189.25 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 454.21 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/454.21 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 454.21 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 85,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,960.19/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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