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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 439.58 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 439.58 and 194.17 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 439.58 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/439.58 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 439.58 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 85,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,353.25/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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