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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.35, 492.66 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.35, 492.66 and 191.60 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.35 : 492.66 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.35/492.66 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.35x = 492.66 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.35x = 94,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.66/329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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