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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 440.48 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 440.48 and 188.17 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 440.48 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/440.48 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 440.48 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 82,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,884.49/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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