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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 441.67 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 441.67 and 189.05 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 441.67 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/441.67 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 441.67 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 83,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,495.03/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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