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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 441.71 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 441.71 and 189.08 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 441.71 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/441.71 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 441.71 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 83,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,515.37/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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