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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 440.59 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 440.59 and 181.25 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 440.59 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/440.59 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 440.59 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 79,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,856.03/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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