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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.34 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.34 and 189.23 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.34 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.34 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.34 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 91,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,082.03/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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