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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.27, 480.11 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.27, 480.11 and 189.95 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.27 : 480.11 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.27/480.11 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.27x = 480.11 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.27x = 91,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,194.49/320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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