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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 455.31 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 455.31 and 190.09 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 455.31 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/455.31 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 455.31 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 86,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546.65/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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