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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 481.41 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 481.41 and 190.85 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 481.41 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/481.41 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 481.41 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 91,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,874.69/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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