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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.36 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.36 and 194.18 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.36 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.36 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.36 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 85,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,316.61/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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