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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.38 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.38 and 194.01 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.38 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.38 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.38 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 85,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,244.11/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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