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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 480.28 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 480.28 and 190.29 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 480.28 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/480.28 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 480.28 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 91,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,392.48/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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