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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 439.46 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 439.46 and 194.14 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 439.46 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/439.46 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 439.46 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 85,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,316.76/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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