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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 442.73 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 442.73 and 189.83 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 442.73 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/442.73 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 442.73 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 84,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,043.44/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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