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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 454.58 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 454.58 and 189.53 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 454.58 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/454.58 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 454.58 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 86,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,157.92/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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