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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.09 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.09 and 191.25 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.09 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.09 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.09 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 94,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,112.21/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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