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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 441.79 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 441.79 and 195.86 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 441.79 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/441.79 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 441.79 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 86,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,528.36/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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