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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 442.79 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 442.79 and 189.84 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 442.79 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/442.79 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 442.79 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 84,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,061.21/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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