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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.68 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.68 and 188.36 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.68 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.68 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.68 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 83,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,006.48/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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