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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 494.19 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 494.19 and 192.65 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 494.19 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/494.19 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 494.19 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 95,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205.70/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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