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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 454.93 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 454.93 and 189.81 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 454.93 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/454.93 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 454.93 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 86,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350.86/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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