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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.42 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.42 and 194.92 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.42 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.42 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.42 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 85,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,846.67/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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