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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 442.60 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 442.60 and 189.69 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 442.60 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/442.60 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 442.60 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 83,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,956.79/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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