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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 442.25 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 442.25 and 187.70 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 442.25 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/442.25 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 442.25 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 83,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011.90/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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