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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 440.58 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 440.58 and 188.34 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 440.58 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/440.58 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 440.58 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 82,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,978.84/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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