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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 442.70 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 442.70 and 189.88 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 442.70 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/442.70 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 442.70 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 84,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058.53/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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