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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 492.35 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 492.35 and 191.27 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 492.35 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/492.35 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 492.35 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 94,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,173.49/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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