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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 454.98 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 454.98 and 189.87 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 454.98 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/454.98 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 454.98 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 86,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,387.05/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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