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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 454.46 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 454.46 and 189.42 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 454.46 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/454.46 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 454.46 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 86,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,083.81/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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