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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.93 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.93 and 189.97 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.93 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.93 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.93 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 84,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,141.83/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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