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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 454.56 and 196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 454.56 and 196.69 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 454.56 = 196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/454.56 = 196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 454.56 × 196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 89,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,407.41/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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