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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.91 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.91 and 191.80 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.91 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.91 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.91 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 94,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,538.15/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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