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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 455.04 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 455.04 and 189.81 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 455.04 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/455.04 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 455.04 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 86,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371.14/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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