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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 439.34 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 439.34 and 194.04 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 439.34 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/439.34 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 439.34 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 85,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248.56/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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