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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.86 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.86 and 190.44 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.86 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.86 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.86 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 91,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,574.98/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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