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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.05, 440.28 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.05, 440.28 and 188.01 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.05 : 440.28 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.05/440.28 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.05x = 440.28 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.05x = 82,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,777.04/319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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