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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.97, 442.94 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.97, 442.94 and 188.16 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.97 : 442.94 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.97/442.94 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.97x = 442.94 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.97x = 83,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,341.78/320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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