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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 454.96 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 454.96 and 189.74 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 454.96 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/454.96 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 454.96 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 86,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324.11/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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