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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 439.41 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 439.41 and 194.06 is: 267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 439.41 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/439.41 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 439.41 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 85,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,271.90/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.78

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