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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 442.92 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 442.92 and 189.90 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 442.92 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/442.92 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 442.92 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 84,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,110.51/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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