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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 440.31 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 440.31 and 186.32 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 440.31 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/440.31 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 440.31 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 82,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,038.56/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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