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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 442.05 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 442.05 and 189.36 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 442.05 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/442.05 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 442.05 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 83,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,706.59/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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