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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.42 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.42 and 187.86 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.42 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.42 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.42 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 83,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113.02/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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