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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.65 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.65 and 195.72 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.65 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.65 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.65 × 195.72
  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 = 270.03

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