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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 440.60 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 440.60 and 195.01 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 440.60 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/440.60 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 440.60 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 85,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,919.88/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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