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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 454.54 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 454.54 and 189.41 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 454.54 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/454.54 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 454.54 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 86,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,092.15/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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