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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 481.59 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 481.59 and 191.04 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 481.59 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/481.59 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 481.59 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 92,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,002.95/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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