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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 442.42 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 442.42 and 189.55 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 442.42 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/442.42 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 442.42 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 83,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,859.13/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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