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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 439.64 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 439.64 and 194.28 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 439.64 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/439.64 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 439.64 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 85,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,412.29/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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