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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 441.81 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 441.81 and 195.87 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 441.81 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/441.81 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 441.81 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 86,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,537.32/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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