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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 440.16 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 440.16 and 194.58 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 440.16 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/440.16 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 440.16 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 85,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,646.33/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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