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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 440.71 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 440.71 and 195.06 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 440.71 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/440.71 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 440.71 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 85,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967.88/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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