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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.76 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.76 and 188.41 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.76 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.76 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.76 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 83,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,043.59/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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