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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 442.11 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 442.11 and 187.62 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 442.11 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/442.11 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 442.11 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 82,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,947.72/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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