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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 442.94 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 442.94 and 189.90 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 442.94 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/442.94 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 442.94 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 84,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,113.36/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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