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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 442.56 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 442.56 and 189.61 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 442.56 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/442.56 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 442.56 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 83,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,912.70/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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