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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 439.79 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 439.79 and 194.39 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 439.79 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/439.79 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 439.79 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 85,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,487.61/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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