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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 439.48 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 439.48 and 194.16 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 439.48 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/439.48 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 439.48 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 85,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329.44/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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