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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 483 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 483 and 194.54 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 483 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/483 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 483 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 93,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,962.82/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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