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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 440.39 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 440.39 and 188.15 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 440.39 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/440.39 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 440.39 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 82,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,856.24/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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