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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 454.89 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 454.89 and 196.91 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 454.89 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/454.89 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 454.89 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 89,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,572.39/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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