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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 442.53 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 442.53 and 189.73 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 442.53 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/442.53 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 442.53 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 83,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,961.22/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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