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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.99, 481.77 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.99, 481.77 and 191.51 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.99 : 481.77 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.99/481.77 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.99x = 481.77 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.99x = 92,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,263.77/321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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