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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.32 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.32 and 194.76 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.32 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.32 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.32 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 85,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,756.72/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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