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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 481.53 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 481.53 and 190.91 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 481.53 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/481.53 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 481.53 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 91,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,928.89/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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