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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 454.68 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 454.68 and 189.64 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 454.68 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/454.68 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 454.68 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 86,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.29/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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