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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 440.93 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 440.93 and 195.07 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 440.93 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/440.93 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 440.93 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 86,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,012.22/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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