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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.65 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.65 and 194.29 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.65 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.65 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.65 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 85,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,419.60/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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