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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 454.61 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 454.61 and 189.56 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 454.61 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/454.61 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 454.61 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 86,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,177.48/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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