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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.38 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.38 and 186.48 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.38 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.38 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.38 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 82,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,122.06/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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