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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.10, 440.32 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.10, 440.32 and 186.28 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.10 : 440.32 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.10/440.32 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.10x = 440.32 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.10x = 82,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,021.88/319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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