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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 441.79 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 441.79 and 187.37 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 441.79 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/441.79 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 441.79 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 82,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,778.19/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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