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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 441.74 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 441.74 and 189.30 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 441.74 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/441.74 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 441.74 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 83,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620.44/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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