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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 441.42 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 441.42 and 195.72 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 441.42 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/441.42 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 441.42 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 86,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,394.72/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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