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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 454.55 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 454.55 and 187.62 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 454.55 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/454.55 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 454.55 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 85,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284.14/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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