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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 440.51 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 440.51 and 194.93 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 440.51 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/440.51 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 440.51 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 85,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,866.90/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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