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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 440.22 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 440.22 and 194.66 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 440.22 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/440.22 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 440.22 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 85,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,693.23/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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