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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.53, 479.60 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.53, 479.60 and 190.60 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.53 : 479.60 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.53/479.60 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.53x = 479.60 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.53x = 91,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,413.69/320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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