Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.27, 440.68 and 186.61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 319.27, 440.68 and 186.61 is: 257.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319.27 : 440.68 = 186.61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319.27/440.68 = 186.61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319.27x = 440.68 × 186.61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319.27x = 82,233.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,233.09/319.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257.57
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