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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 494.32 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 494.32 and 192.75 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 494.32 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/494.32 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 494.32 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 95,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,280.18/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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