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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.73 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.73 and 192.14 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.73 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.73 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.73 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 94,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,864.42/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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