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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 494.64 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 494.64 and 192.68 is: 289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 494.64 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/494.64 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 494.64 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 95,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,306.62/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.16

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