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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.55 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.55 and 186.44 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.55 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.55 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.55 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 82,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,137.24/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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