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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 440.64 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 440.64 and 188.42 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 440.64 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/440.64 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 440.64 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 83,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023.19/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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