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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 482.04 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 482.04 and 193 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 482.04 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/482.04 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 482.04 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 93,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,033.72/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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