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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 439.58 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 439.58 and 194.38 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 439.58 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/439.58 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 439.58 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 85,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,445.56/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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