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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 441.94 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 441.94 and 196.13 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 441.94 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/441.94 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 441.94 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 86,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677.69/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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