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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 480.66 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 480.66 and 190.54 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 480.66 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/480.66 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 480.66 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 91,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,584.96/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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