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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.89, 441.42 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.89, 441.42 and 189 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.89 : 441.42 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.89/441.42 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.89x = 441.42 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.89x = 83,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,428.38/319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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