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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 442.72 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 442.72 and 196.57 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 442.72 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/442.72 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 442.72 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 87,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,025.47/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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