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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.03 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.03 and 191.95 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.03 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.03 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.03 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 94,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,637.11/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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