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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 440.64 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 440.64 and 194.99 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 440.64 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/440.64 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 440.64 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 85,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,918.19/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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