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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.37 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.37 and 183.54 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.37 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.37 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.37 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 88,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,350.65/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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