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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.81, 480.03 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.81, 480.03 and 190.85 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.81 : 480.03 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.81/480.03 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.81x = 480.03 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.81x = 91,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,613.73/320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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