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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 442.20 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 442.20 and 189.45 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 442.20 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/442.20 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 442.20 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 83,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,774.79/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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