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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 440.26 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 440.26 and 188.02 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 440.26 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/440.26 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 440.26 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 82,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,777.69/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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