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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.64 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.64 and 195.12 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.64 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.64 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.64 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 85,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,977.68/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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