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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 440.87 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 440.87 and 188.49 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 440.87 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/440.87 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 440.87 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 83,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098.64/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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