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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.76 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.76 and 196.81 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.76 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.76 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.76 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 89,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,498.06/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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