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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 440.30 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 440.30 and 188.08 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 440.30 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/440.30 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 440.30 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 82,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,810.99/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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