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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 442.28 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 442.28 and 189.64 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 442.28 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/442.28 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 442.28 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 83,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,873.98/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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