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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 442.37 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 442.37 and 189.56 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 442.37 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/442.37 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 442.37 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 83,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,857.24/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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