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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 454.62 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 454.62 and 189.56 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 454.62 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/454.62 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 454.62 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 86,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,177.77/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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