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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 455.03 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 455.03 and 191.81 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 455.03 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/455.03 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 455.03 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 87,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278.35/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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