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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 440.39 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 440.39 and 188.13 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 440.39 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/440.39 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 440.39 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 82,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,850.57/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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