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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.05 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.05 and 189.37 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.05 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.05 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.05 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 83,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,711.01/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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