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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 440.08 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 440.08 and 188 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 440.08 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/440.08 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 440.08 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 82,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,735.04/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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