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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.23, 441.76 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.23, 441.76 and 189.15 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.23 : 441.76 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.23/441.76 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.23x = 441.76 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.23x = 83,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,558.90/320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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