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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 493.94 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 493.94 and 192.50 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 493.94 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/493.94 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 493.94 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 95,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,085.17/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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