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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 442.59 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 442.59 and 189.71 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 442.59 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/442.59 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 442.59 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 83,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,962.80/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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