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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.69 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.69 and 189.80 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.69 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.69 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.69 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 84,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022.56/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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