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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.55 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.55 and 187.93 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.55 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.55 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.55 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 83,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,168.42/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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