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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 454.97 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 454.97 and 196.93 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 454.97 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/454.97 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 454.97 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 89,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,594.97/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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