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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 442.49 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 442.49 and 189.66 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 442.49 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/442.49 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 442.49 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 83,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,922.65/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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