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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.74 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.74 and 192.18 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.74 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.74 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.74 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 94,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,886.95/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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