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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 441.81 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 441.81 and 194.19 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 441.81 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/441.81 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 441.81 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 85,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795.08/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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