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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.92 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.92 and 195.08 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.92 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.92 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.92 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 86,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,014.67/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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