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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 441.86 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 441.86 and 187.35 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 441.86 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/441.86 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 441.86 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 82,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,782.47/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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