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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.81, 442.68 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.81, 442.68 and 188.07 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.81 : 442.68 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.81/442.68 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.81x = 442.68 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.81x = 83,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254.83/320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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