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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 454.22 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 454.22 and 189.25 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 454.22 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/454.22 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 454.22 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 85,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,958.86/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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