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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 492.78 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 492.78 and 191.41 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 492.78 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/492.78 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 492.78 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 94,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,323.02/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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