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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.14 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.14 and 183.74 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.14 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.14 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.14 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 88,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,404.66/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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