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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 480.93 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 480.93 and 184.06 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 480.93 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/480.93 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 480.93 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 88,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.98/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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