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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 481.29 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 481.29 and 183.72 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 481.29 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/481.29 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 481.29 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 88,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422.04/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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