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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 442.74 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 442.74 and 188.08 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 442.74 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/442.74 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 442.74 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 83,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,270.14/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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