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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.90 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.90 and 188.52 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.90 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.90 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.90 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 83,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118.47/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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