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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.29 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.29 and 188.06 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.29 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.29 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.29 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 82,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,801.57/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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