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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.15 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.15 and 188.03 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.15 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.15 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.15 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 82,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758.26/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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