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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 439.79 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 439.79 and 194.49 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 439.79 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/439.79 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 439.79 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 85,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,533.78/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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