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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 492.51 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 492.51 and 191.37 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 492.51 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/492.51 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 492.51 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 94,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251.64/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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