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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.55, 439.59 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.55, 439.59 and 194.21 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.55 : 439.59 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.55/439.59 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.55x = 439.59 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.55x = 85,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,375.43/318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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