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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.27, 441.94 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.27, 441.94 and 195.91 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.27 : 441.94 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.27/441.94 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.27x = 441.94 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.27x = 86,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578.82/320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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