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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.50 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.50 and 192.62 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.50 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.50 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.50 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 95,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,250.59/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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