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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 480.54 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 480.54 and 190.26 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 480.54 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/480.54 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 480.54 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 91,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,427.54/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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