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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.24 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.24 and 194.10 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.24 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.24 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.24 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 85,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,256.48/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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