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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.98 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.98 and 189.96 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.98 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.98 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.98 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 84,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,148.48/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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