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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 440.65 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 440.65 and 195.02 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 440.65 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/440.65 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 440.65 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 85,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,932.87/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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