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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.20 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.20 and 192.56 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.20 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.20 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.20 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 92,659.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,659.87/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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