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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 440.49 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 440.49 and 188.17 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 440.49 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/440.49 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 440.49 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 82,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,887.00/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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