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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.61 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.61 and 186.54 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.61 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.61 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.61 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 82,191.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,191.39/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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