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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.80 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.80 and 189.68 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.80 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.80 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.80 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 86,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,266.46/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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