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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 455.06 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 455.06 and 189.86 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 455.06 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/455.06 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 455.06 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 86,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395.89/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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