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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 455.08 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 455.08 and 189.96 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 455.08 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/455.08 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 455.08 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 86,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447.00/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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