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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 440.36 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 440.36 and 188.10 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 440.36 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/440.36 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 440.36 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 82,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,831.71/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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