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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 454.79 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 454.79 and 189.70 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 454.79 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/454.79 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 454.79 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 86,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,271.58/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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