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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 481.32 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 481.32 and 190.92 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 481.32 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/481.32 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 481.32 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 91,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,893.61/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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