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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.58 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.58 and 194.19 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.58 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.58 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.58 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 85,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,362.04/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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