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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 482.26 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 482.26 and 193.28 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 482.26 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/482.26 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 482.26 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 93,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,211.21/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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