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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.89 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.89 and 189.74 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.89 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.89 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.89 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 86,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,308.55/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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