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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.99 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.99 and 191.99 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.99 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.99 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.99 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 94,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,841.14/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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