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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 440.42 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 440.42 and 194.90 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 440.42 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/440.42 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 440.42 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 85,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834.68/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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