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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 439.80 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 439.80 and 194.46 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 439.80 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/439.80 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 439.80 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 85,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.51/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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