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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 481.86 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 481.86 and 191.71 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 481.86 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/481.86 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 481.86 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 92,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,376.18/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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