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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 439.67 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 439.67 and 194.27 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 439.67 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/439.67 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 439.67 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 85,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,411.52/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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