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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 440.25 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 440.25 and 188.09 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 440.25 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/440.25 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 440.25 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 82,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,808.90/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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