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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.57 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.57 and 194.20 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.57 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.57 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.57 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 85,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,364.49/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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