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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 441.78 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 441.78 and 189.16 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 441.78 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/441.78 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 441.78 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 83,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,567.10/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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