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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 441.91 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 441.91 and 195.85 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 441.91 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/441.91 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 441.91 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 86,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548.07/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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