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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 440.53 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 440.53 and 194.85 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 440.53 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/440.53 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 440.53 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 85,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,837.27/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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