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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 442.40 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 442.40 and 189.58 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 442.40 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/442.40 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 442.40 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 83,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,870.19/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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