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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.36, 454.54 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.36, 454.54 and 189.48 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.36 : 454.54 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.36/454.54 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.36x = 454.54 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.36x = 86,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126.24/329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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