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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 493.77 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 493.77 and 192.16 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 493.77 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/493.77 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 493.77 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 94,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,882.84/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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