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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 454.80 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 454.80 and 196.75 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 454.80 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/454.80 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 454.80 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 89,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,482.10/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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