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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.86 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.86 and 192.35 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.86 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.86 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.86 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 94,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,991.50/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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