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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 454.72 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 454.72 and 189.64 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 454.72 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/454.72 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 454.72 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 86,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,233.10/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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