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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.39, 442.03 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.39, 442.03 and 189.37 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.39 : 442.03 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.39/442.03 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.39x = 442.03 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.39x = 83,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,704.06/320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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