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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 439.22 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 439.22 and 194.00 is: 267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 439.22 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/439.22 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 439.22 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 85,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,206.97/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.67

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