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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 439.45 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 439.45 and 194.23 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 439.45 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/439.45 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 439.45 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 85,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,354.37/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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