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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 454.75 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 454.75 and 189.60 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 454.75 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/454.75 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 454.75 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 86,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.05/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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