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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.52 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.52 and 188.23 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.52 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.52 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.52 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 82,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,919.08/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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