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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 442.63 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 442.63 and 196.43 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 442.63 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/442.63 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 442.63 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 86,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,943.84/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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