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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.15, 440.45 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.15, 440.45 and 194.78 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.15 : 440.45 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.15/440.45 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.15x = 440.45 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.15x = 85,789.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,789.62/319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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