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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 455.02 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 455.02 and 189.87 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 455.02 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/455.02 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 455.02 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 86,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,393.75/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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