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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 455.16 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 455.16 and 189.98 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 455.16 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/455.16 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 455.16 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 86,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,471.30/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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