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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.28, 441.99 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.28, 441.99 and 189.30 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.28 : 441.99 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.28/441.99 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.28x = 441.99 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.28x = 83,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,668.71/320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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