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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 441.80 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 441.80 and 195.94 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 441.80 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/441.80 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 441.80 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 86,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,566.29/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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