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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 440.46 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 440.46 and 194.94 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 440.46 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/440.46 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 440.46 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 85,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,863.27/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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