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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 455.04 and 189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 455.04 and 189.85 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 455.04 = 189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/455.04 = 189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 455.04 × 189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 86,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389.34/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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