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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.16 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.16 and 194.62 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.16 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.16 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.16 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 85,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,663.94/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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