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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 455.05 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 455.05 and 196.91 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 455.05 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/455.05 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 455.05 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 89,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,606.13/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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