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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 492.12 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 492.12 and 191.12 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 492.12 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/492.12 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 492.12 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 94,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.51/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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