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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.43, 440.91 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.43, 440.91 and 188.52 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.43 : 440.91 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.43/440.91 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.43x = 440.91 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.43x = 83,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,120.35/319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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