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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 454.32 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 454.32 and 189.33 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 454.32 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/454.32 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 454.32 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 86,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,016.41/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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