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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 479.74 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 479.74 and 191.56 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 479.74 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/479.74 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 479.74 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 91,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,898.99/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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