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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 442.85 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 442.85 and 189.95 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 442.85 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/442.85 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 442.85 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 84,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,116.19/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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