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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 440.67 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 440.67 and 195.09 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 440.67 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/440.67 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 440.67 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 85,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,970.31/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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