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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 454.97 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 454.97 and 189.79 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 454.97 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/454.97 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 454.97 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 86,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,348.76/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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