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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 439.53 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 439.53 and 194.11 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 439.53 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/439.53 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 439.53 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 85,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,314.97/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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