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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 439.91 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 439.91 and 194.54 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 439.91 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/439.91 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 439.91 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 85,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,576.92/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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