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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 442.74 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 442.74 and 189.82 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 442.74 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/442.74 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 442.74 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 84,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,040.91/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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