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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 442.87 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 442.87 and 188.10 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 442.87 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/442.87 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 442.87 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 83,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303.38/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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