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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 439.99 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 439.99 and 192.81 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 439.99 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/439.99 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 439.99 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 84,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,834.47/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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