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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.42 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.42 and 194.16 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.42 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.42 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.42 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 85,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317.79/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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