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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.46 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.46 and 188.22 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.46 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.46 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.46 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 82,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,903.38/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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