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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 442.09 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 442.09 and 189.55 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 442.09 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/442.09 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 442.09 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 83,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,798.16/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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