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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 454.80 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 454.80 and 196.77 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 454.80 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/454.80 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 454.80 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 89,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,490.50/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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