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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 440.37 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 440.37 and 186.42 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 440.37 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/440.37 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 440.37 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 82,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093.78/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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