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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 492.67 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 492.67 and 191.97 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 492.67 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/492.67 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 492.67 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 94,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,575.40/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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