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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.60 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.60 and 192.84 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.60 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.60 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.60 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 95,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,377.70/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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