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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 440.25 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 440.25 and 201.06 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 440.25 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/440.25 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 440.25 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 88,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,516.67/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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