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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 442.95 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 442.95 and 188.23 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 442.95 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/442.95 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 442.95 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 83,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375.31/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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