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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 442.30 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 442.30 and 189.67 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 442.30 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/442.30 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 442.30 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 83,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891.67/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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