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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 441.87 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 441.87 and 195.90 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 441.87 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/441.87 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 441.87 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 86,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,562.33/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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