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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.05, 440.14 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.05, 440.14 and 201.07 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.05 : 440.14 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.05/440.14 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.05x = 440.14 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.05x = 88,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,498.95/319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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