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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 455.13 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 455.13 and 189.97 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 455.13 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/455.13 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 455.13 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 86,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,459.91/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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