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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 494.13 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 494.13 and 192.54 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 494.13 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/494.13 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 494.13 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 95,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139.79/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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