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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 494.49 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 494.49 and 192.74 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 494.49 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/494.49 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 494.49 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 95,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,308.00/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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