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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 442.80 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 442.80 and 189.99 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 442.80 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/442.80 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 442.80 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 84,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,127.57/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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