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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 494.79 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 494.79 and 193.07 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 494.79 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/494.79 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 494.79 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 95,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,526.63/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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