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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.43, 480.74 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.43, 480.74 and 190.55 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.43 : 480.74 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.43/480.74 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.43x = 480.74 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.43x = 91,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.01/320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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