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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.75 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.75 and 187.34 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.75 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.75 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.75 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 82,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,755.24/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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