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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 480.15 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 480.15 and 182.73 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 480.15 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/480.15 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 480.15 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 87,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,737.81/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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