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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 455.03 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 455.03 and 189.87 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 455.03 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/455.03 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 455.03 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 86,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395.60/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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