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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 441.72 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 441.72 and 189.13 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 441.72 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/441.72 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 441.72 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 83,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,542.50/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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