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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 442.37 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 442.37 and 189.62 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 442.37 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/442.37 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 442.37 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 83,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,883.78/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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