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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 440.04 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 440.04 and 194.72 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 440.04 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/440.04 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 440.04 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 85,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,684.59/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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