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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 481.56 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 481.56 and 190.94 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 481.56 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/481.56 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 481.56 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 91,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,946.66/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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