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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 439.86 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 439.86 and 194.50 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 439.86 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/439.86 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 439.86 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 85,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,552.77/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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