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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.54 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.54 and 195.77 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.54 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.54 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.54 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 86,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,438.57/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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