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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.98 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.98 and 201.54 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.98 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.98 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.98 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 88,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,875.11/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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