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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 440.44 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 440.44 and 194.84 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 440.44 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/440.44 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 440.44 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 85,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,814.29/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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