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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 481.10 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 481.10 and 191.60 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 481.10 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/481.10 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 481.10 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 92,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,178.76/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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