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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 441.70 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 441.70 and 189.04 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 441.70 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/441.70 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 441.70 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 83,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,498.97/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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