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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 442.38 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 442.38 and 187.88 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 442.38 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/442.38 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 442.38 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 83,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114.35/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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