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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 440.38 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 440.38 and 194.81 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 440.38 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/440.38 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 440.38 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 85,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,791.04/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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