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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 454.59 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 454.59 and 189.52 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 454.59 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/454.59 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 454.59 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 86,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,153.90/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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