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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 440.17 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 440.17 and 188.06 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 440.17 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/440.17 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 440.17 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 82,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,775.70/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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