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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 454.28 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 454.28 and 189.29 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 454.28 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/454.28 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 454.28 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 85,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,990.85/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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