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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 493.42 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 493.42 and 192.14 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 493.42 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/493.42 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 493.42 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 94,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,805.72/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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