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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 494.04 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 494.04 and 192.55 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 494.04 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/494.04 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 494.04 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 95,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,127.40/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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