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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 440.66 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 440.66 and 186.56 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 440.66 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/440.66 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 440.66 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 82,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,209.53/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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